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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600, 827.28 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600, 827.28 and 489.24 is: 674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600 : 827.28 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600/827.28 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600x = 827.28 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600x = 404,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,738.47/600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.56

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